The Director of Human Resources provides both strategic leadership and hands-on execution of the company’s human resource strategy. This role serves as a key business partner to the executive leadership team, aligning people strategies with organizational goals to drive performance, growth, and a high-engagement culture.
This leader will build on a strong HR foundation while elevating systems, processes, and organizational capability in support of continued growth.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, integrating HR into business strategy and decision-making
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Lead talent management and succession planning processes to build leadership bench strength
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Oversee talent acquisition and retention strategies, including workforce pipeline development
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Champion learning and development programs that support organizational capability
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Reinforce a culture of continuous improvement aligned with lean manufacturing principles
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Lead employee engagement and communication initiatives using data-driven insights
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Design, manage, and optimize benefits and wellness programs
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Drive safety initiatives and continuously strengthen safety culture
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Develop and execute HR business plans, policies, and compliance practices
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Own HRIS strategy, including system optimization, reporting, and data integrity
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Oversee compensation structures and performance management systems
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Lead, coach, and develop the HR team
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Partner with operations on employee relations and workforce challenges
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Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (including OSHA/MIOSHA, EEO, ERISA, and wage and hour regulations)
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Reports to: President
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Member of: Senior Leadership Team (CEO, President, CFO, VP Sales, General Managers)
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Direct Reports:
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HR Managers (Great Lakes, Mid-State, Atlantic)
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Benefits Administrator
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Based in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area
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Regular travel required to High Point, North Carolina facility
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Fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment
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Minimum 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience
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Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment strongly preferred
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Demonstrated expertise across core HR disciplines, including:
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Talent management and succession planning
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Workforce planning and talent acquisition
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Compensation, benefits, and rewards
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Organizational development
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Bachelor’s degree required
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Advanced degree or HR certification preferred
